Meaning of the word hypothalamus in English
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hypothalamus
US /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθæl.ə.məs/
UK /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθæl.ə.məs/
Noun
1.
a region of the forebrain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.
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The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature.
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Damage to the hypothalamus can affect hunger and thirst.
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